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hypocorism in French

hypocorism in French is hypocoristique — hypocorism means a term of endearment, often a diminutive; a pet name.

hypocorism in French

hypocoristique

noun

(uncountable) The formation of terms of endearment or pet names.

What does "hypocorism" mean?

noun A term of endearment, often a diminutive; a pet name.
noun The formation of terms of endearment or pet names.
noun Baby talk, such as bow-wow for dog and choo-choo for train.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "hypocorism" in French?

"hypocorism" in French is hypocoristique. hypocorism means: A term of endearment, often a diminutive; a pet name.

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